Question:

Calculate the work done in following reaction at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

\[ \begin{aligned} & 4 \mathrm{SO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+2 \mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{SO}_{3(\mathrm{~g})} \\ & \left(\mathrm{R}=8.314 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\right) \end{aligned} \]

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Find the change in moles of gas and use w = -delta n g R T.
Updated On: Nov 13, 2026
  • 4988.4 J
  • 2494.2 J
  • 1247.1 J
  • 3741.3 J
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
For a reaction of gases, \(w=-\Delta n_gRT\), where \(\Delta n_g\) is moles of gaseous products minus moles of gaseous reactants.

Step 2: Find change in moles
\(\Delta n_g=4-(4+2)=-2\).

Step 3: Temperature
\(T=27+273=300\text{ K}\).

Step 4: Calculation
\(w=-(-2)(8.314)(300)=+4988.4\text{ J}\).

Final Answer:
The work done is 4988.4 J. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) }\text{4988.4 J}} \]
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